Definition of vexillum in English:

vexillum

nounPlural vexilla vɛkˈsɪləmvɛkˈsɪləm

1(in ancient Rome) a military standard or banner, especially one of a maniple.
Example sentencesExamples
- In 1855 (during the reign of King Rama IV; Mongkut) the white chakra was dropped and thus the vexillum was a red field with a white elephant in the centre.
- Only one example of vexilla has ever been found - the 3rd century example from Egypt.
- Many examples of the vexillum are represented in illuminated manuscripts.
- In Roman artwork, any vexillum which isn't just blank (due to loss of painted detail) has only lettering on it.
Synonyms
banner, standard, ensign, pennant, pennon, banderole, streamer, jack
1. 1.1 A body of troops under a vexillum.
2. 1.2 A flag attached to a bishop's staff.
3. 1.3 A processional banner or cross.
2Botany
The standard of a papilionaceous flower.
Example sentencesExamples
- During anthesis, the standard petal (vexillum) curves backward after the expansion of the wing petals.
3Ornithology
The vane of a feather.

Origin

Latin, from vehere 'carry'.

Rhymes

aspergillum, chillum, film

Definition of vexillum in US English:

vexillum

nounvekˈsiləmvɛkˈsɪləm

1A Roman military standard or banner, especially one of a maniple.
Example sentencesExamples
- In 1855 (during the reign of King Rama IV; Mongkut) the white chakra was dropped and thus the vexillum was a red field with a white elephant in the centre.
- Many examples of the vexillum are represented in illuminated manuscripts.
- In Roman artwork, any vexillum which isn't just blank (due to loss of painted detail) has only lettering on it.
- Only one example of vexilla has ever been found - the 3rd century example from Egypt.
Synonyms
banner, standard, ensign, pennant, pennon, banderole, streamer, jack
1. 1.1 A body of troops serving under one standard.
2Botany
The standard of a papilionaceous flower.
Example sentencesExamples
- During anthesis, the standard petal (vexillum) curves backward after the expansion of the wing petals.
3Ornithology
The vane of a feather.

Origin

Latin, from vehere ‘carry’.

单词	vexillum
释义	Definition of vexillum in English: vexillum nounPlural vexilla vɛkˈsɪləmvɛkˈsɪləm 1(in ancient Rome) a military standard or banner, especially one of a maniple. Example sentencesExamples In 1855 (during the reign of King Rama IV; Mongkut) the white chakra was dropped and thus the vexillum was a red field with a white elephant in the centre. Only one example of vexilla has ever been found - the 3rd century example from Egypt. Many examples of the vexillum are represented in illuminated manuscripts. In Roman artwork, any vexillum which isn't just blank (due to loss of painted detail) has only lettering on it. Synonyms banner, standard, ensign, pennant, pennon, banderole, streamer, jack 1.1 A body of troops under a vexillum. 1.2 A flag attached to a bishop's staff. 1.3 A processional banner or cross. 2Botany The standard of a papilionaceous flower. Example sentencesExamples During anthesis, the standard petal (vexillum) curves backward after the expansion of the wing petals. 3Ornithology The vane of a feather. Origin Latin, from vehere 'carry'. Rhymes aspergillum, chillum, film Definition of vexillum in US English: vexillum nounvekˈsiləmvɛkˈsɪləm 1A Roman military standard or banner, especially one of a maniple. Example sentencesExamples In 1855 (during the reign of King Rama IV; Mongkut) the white chakra was dropped and thus the vexillum was a red field with a white elephant in the centre. Many examples of the vexillum are represented in illuminated manuscripts. In Roman artwork, any vexillum which isn't just blank (due to loss of painted detail) has only lettering on it. Only one example of vexilla has ever been found - the 3rd century example from Egypt. Synonyms banner, standard, ensign, pennant, pennon, banderole, streamer, jack 1.1 A body of troops serving under one standard. 2Botany The standard of a papilionaceous flower. Example sentencesExamples During anthesis, the standard petal (vexillum) curves backward after the expansion of the wing petals. 3Ornithology The vane of a feather. Origin Latin, from vehere ‘carry’.
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